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The Barclaycard Mercury Prize is an annual celebration recognising UK Albums of the Year.

Last year saw Speech Debelle's "Speech Therapy" beating the likes of Kasabian, Florence + the Machine and La Roux to the prestigious prize.

Previous winners include Elbow, Arctic Monkeys and Dizzee Rascal.

Barclaycard's sponsorship has also seen the introduction of initiatives including the monthly Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions which have so far included Ladyhawke, Mr Hudson, and Noah and the Whale performing at The Hospital Club in London's Covent Garden.